Harvest: Described as excellent, the growing cycle of the vineyard benefited from optimal weather conditions. The health of our grapes, with loose and well-aerated bunches, allowed us to wait for the ideal moment to harvest the Finca Martelo which, in this vintage, offers us a wine that stands out for its bright colors, structure and flavor. great silkiness on the palate, as well as its optimal characteristics for aging.
Vineyards, grape varieties and breeding: ace in the vineyard of the same name in Torre de Oña, in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, with a natural diversity of varieties: 95% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo, Garnacha and even Viura. The estate is located 630 meters above sea level, is more than 60 years old and has north-south oriented slopes that favor exposure to sun and wind, allowing for a balanced maturation and magnificent vegetative health. On October 15, we began the manual harvest of the selected grapes in 20 kg boxes which, once in the cellar, remained refrigerated. After destemming, we vat them for 5 days at a temperature below 10°C, carrying out a cold pre-fermentation maceration to obtain a must that is even more intense in aromas and color. After alcoholic fermentation in vats, it completed its malolactic fermentation in American oak and new French oak barrels, with weekly stirring. It was aged for 24 months in American (80%) and French (20%) oak barrels, with four manual rackings. The wine remained in vats for 8 months until final blending and bottling in April 2022.
Accompanying suggestions: A perfect wine for gastronomy due to its structure and elegance. It is a very gastronomic wine which goes well with simmered and roasted meats, as well as game and cold meats.
Tasting Notes: Intense ruby color, with a bright, clean pink edge. On the nose, the power of the fruit is evident, with aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, which give way to delicate spicy notes of peppers, cedarwood, licorice and pastry. The palate is lively and elegant, expressing the terroir with freshness and intensity. Pleasant and long, with a fleshy finish and notes of red fruits and spices.